How severe is CVE-2018-2420?

CVE-2018-2420 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2018-2420 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-2420?

CVE-2018-2420 primarily affects Sap Internet Graphics Server. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-2420?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2018-2420 published?

CVE-2018-2420 was published on 2018-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-2420

CVE-2018-2420 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sap Internet Graphics Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Sap Internet Graphics Server
Published: 2018-05-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SAP Internet Graphics Server (IGS), 7.20, 7.20EXT, 7.45, 7.49, 7.53, allows an attacker to upload any file (including script files) without proper file format validation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-2420?: SAP Internet Graphics Server (IGS), 7.20, 7.20EXT, 7.45, 7.49, 7.53, allows an attacker to upload any file (including script files) without proper file format validation.
How severe is CVE-2018-2420?: CVE-2018-2420 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2018-2420 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-2420?: CVE-2018-2420 primarily affects Sap Internet Graphics Server. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-2420?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-2420 published?: CVE-2018-2420 was published on 2018-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:sap:internet_graphics_server:7.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:internet_graphics_server:7.20ext:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:internet_graphics_server:7.45:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:internet_graphics_server:7.49:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sap:internet_graphics_server:7.53:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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